Carved and Expressionistically Painted Wooden Head wooden shelf with drawer which vary greatly in terms

which vary greatly in terms of degree of darkening during firing

5ʺw × 5ʺd×5 1/2ʺh

Classic for a reason

to flourish

Admittedly there are plenty of condition issues with this piece----the examples I've seen in very good condition have sold for $1K and up--but I think still pretty fantastic

Carved and Expressionistically Painted Wooden Head wooden shelf with drawer which vary greatly in termsI'd guess this great carved wood head was once part of a puppet of some sort; there are openings at both ends via which I imagine a body and perhaps a hat on top were attached. Now, it would sit happily on a shelf, with those intense big blue eyes keeping a keen eye on things! The head itself is painted a good dark green, with expressionistic yellow and red flourishes all over. The flattish sides are especially great, with deeply carved ears popping